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Question 1
Which statement about 802.1X security profiles using MAC-based authentication mode is true?
Question 2
An administrator must deploy managed FortiSwitch devices in a remote location where multiple VLANs must be used to segment devices. No layer 3 switch or router is present at the site, and the only WAN connectivity is an ISP-provided router connected to the public internet. Which two components are required to enable VLAN segmentation across this remote site? (Choose two.)
Question 3
Refer to the exhibits. You are reviewing a FortiSwitch configuration where port1 and port2 are connected to a switched network. Loop guard is enabled on port1. The CLI output shows that the port1 status is triggered due to loop guard. Which two conditions could have caused this shutdown? (Choose two.)
Question 4
What happens when a routed VLAN interface (RVI) is configured on a FortiSwitch port or trunk?
Question 5
Refer to the exhibits. Traffic arriving on port2 on FortiSwitch is tagged with VLAN ID 10 and destined for PC1 connected on port1. PC1 expects to receive traffic untagged from port1 on FortiSwitch. Which two configurations can you perform on FortiSwitch to ensure PC1 receives untagged traffic on port1? (Choose two.)
Question 6
You are designing a multi-tenant network using FortiSwitch devices in standalone mode. Security is a priority and each tenant’s servers must be completely isolated from one another, and from all other servers in the network, to prevent lateral communication. However, all servers must have access to the shared FortiGate firewall for internet access. Which type of private VLAN (PVLAN) configuration should you apply to meet these security requirements?

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NSE 5 - FortiSwitch 7.6 Administrator

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  • FortiSwitch concepts
  • Deployment and management
  • Layer 2 control and security
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting

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